There is a lot of hype every time a new ball is released, with folks claiming “ball of the year” on various YouTube channels and social media outlets. But if you’re reading this, I assure you, this is the ball of the year. Last year I had an average of about 196. Our house changed oil patterns and oil- which really required me to get some new balls for the conditions. I start with the Max Effect and once the oil starts breaking down, I pull out the Black Widow Mania. First, it’s a Black Widow. Enough said. Second, it goes longer and is a great transition ball. When you start leaving corner pins with your solid ball, it’s time for the Mania. While I only have about six games on this ball right now in league, I am averaging 229 with it. Our conditions line up perfectly for this ball. This could easily be your only ball in a night. It could be your game, one game two and then with a few boards of movement your game three ball. You can also hook this ball very well, meaning it plays very well with different angle shots and zones. It looks fantastic, it smells good, and it hammers the pins. If you’re on the fence, take it for me, just get it, you won’t regret it, you’ll actually kick yourself for not getting it sooner. Again, this is the ball of the year. Hammer nailed it with the Mania!